"gallant" in the noun sense
1. dandy, dude, fop, gallant, sheik, beau, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorse
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
2. squire, gallant
a man who attends or escorts a woman
"gallant" in the adjective sense
1. gallant
unflinching in battle or action
"a gallant warrior"
"put up a gallant resistance to the attackers"
2. dashing, gallant
lively and spirited
"a dashing hero"
3. gallant, lofty, majestic, proud
having or displaying great dignity or nobility
"a gallant pageant"
"lofty ships"
"majestic cities"
"proud alpine peaks"
4. chivalrous, gallant, knightly
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
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